Credit ENVS

ENVS 110 Humans And The Biological Environment

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

ENVS 100

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture, SBCCGE Area 5

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5B, CSUGE Area B2, IGETC Area 5B

Growth and variations in populations of organisms and their interactions with the physical environment. Characteristics of living natural resources and changes caused by expanding human populations and technological developments. Satisfies SBCC General Education requirement in Natural Sciences when combined with ENVS 111. (Required for the Environmental Studies major.)

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections) · Spring 2027 (3 sections)

ENVS 111 Environmental Field Studies

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Corequisite

ENVS 110.

Transfers to

CSU, UC (with unit limitation)

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lab

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5C, CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C

UC Transfer Limit: No credit for ENVST 111 unless taken after or concurrently with 110.

Field studies designed to demonstrate general ecological/environmental principles through exposure to and analysis of many different communities and sites of environmental concern.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

ENVS 112 American Environmental History

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Same as: HIST 112

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area B, SBCCGE Area C, SBCCGE Area 3, SBCCGE Area 4

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 3B, Cal-GETC Area 4, CSUGE Area C2, CSUGE Area D6, IGETC Area 3B, IGETC Area 4F

Examines American attitudes and actions toward the environment by Indians and European immigrants, from the colonial period to the present. Analyzes current environmental problems in the context of American development.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

ENVS 115 Environmental Geology

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 130

Same as: ERTH 115

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lecture, SBCCGE Area 5

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5A, CSUGE Area B1, IGETC Area 5A

Introduction to the problems of volcanism, earthquakes, fire, floods, landslides and other geologic hazards; air and water pollution, hazardous materials and land use planning. Applications to the Santa Barbara area emphasized. Required of all Environmental Studies majors.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections) · Spring 2027 (3 sections)

ENVS 115L Environmental Geology Laboratory

Units

1

Hours

54 (54 lab)

Corequisite

ENVS 115 or ERTH 115.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

GEOL 130L

Same as: ERTH 115L

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area A Lab

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5C, CSUGE Area B3, IGETC Area 5C

Laboratory approach to topics covered in ENVST 115, with emphasis on rock and mineral identification, hazard assessment, geologic resource management, and land use planning. In-lab field trips.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

ENVS 116 Energy and Natural Resources

Units

3

Hours

54 (54 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Same as: ERTH 116

SBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area 5

Transfer Information: Cal-GETC Area 5A, CSUGE Area B1, IGETC Area 5A

Study of formation, exploration, development and judicious use of natural resources in relation to present and future energy requirements, including electricity, conservation, fossil fuels, solar, geothermal, nuclear and hydrogen. Required of Environmental Studies majors.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

ENVS 200 Projects In Sustainability

Units

2

Hours

36 (36 lecture)

Transfers to

CSU

Students work in groups to develop projects that make the college and local community more sustainable. Lectures, discussions and workshops provide the student with current knowledge in environmental science, sustainable practices, and real-world skills needed to implement practical solutions to local environmental and social problems.

Offered: Spring 2027 (1 section)

ENVS 295 Internship in Environmental Studies

Units

2-4

Hours

210 (210 lab)

Transfers to

CSU

Student must have completed 12 units at SBCC, with a GPA of 2.5 and a minimum of 2 units in Environmental Studies. Structured internship program in which students gain experience with work on campus or in the community, related to Environmental Studies.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (1 section)